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Now in its 5th year the Q in the Lou is becoming a Foodie tradition in one of the Capitals of BBQ. Held in Kiener Plaza, in the shadow of Gateway Arch, the Q is scheduled for September 27-29, 2019 and coincides with the final weekend home stand of the St. Louis Cardinals (Busch Stadium is just a block away). In 2019 the Cardinals will be facing their Central Division rivals the Chicago Cubs. Some of the Best BBQ Pitmasters bring their BBQ and serve to our hungry guests along with live music, a great libations The Q in the Lou is rooted in a deep appreciation for the tradition, culture, and low-and-slow mantra of real-pit BBQ. The 2019 festival features a star-studded roster of Chefs and Pitmasters; we’re talking the absolute best-of-the-best from around the country. Annual attendance ~35K MasterCard is the Presenting Sponsor, otherwise all levels and categories of sponsorship is available Traveling activations are encouraged